Alaia F/W 1986 Iconic Zipper Wool Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage iconic museum quality 1986 Azzedine Alaia black knit hooded zipper dress featuring a slim body-con fit, long sleeves & brass zipper detail that wraps around the body.
AZZEDINE ALAIA cream tulip dress with zipper front
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous, cream, tulip shaped dress with silver toned two-way zipper from Azzedine Alaia.
Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1986 Runway Hooded Zipper Black Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1986 Runway Hooded Zipper Black Dress Condition: good vintage condition, size tag has been removed, tiny pull which is not noticeable when worn.
NWOT Alaïa Black Fitted Sleeveless Dress - IT38/XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Krakow, PL
Alaïa Fitted Sleeveless Dress with Zipper Size: IT38 XS Condition: Never worn, no tags Condition details: No visible signs of use.
Azzedine Alaia Blue Denim Zipper Dress, 1985
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Azzedine Alaia Denim Motorcycle Zipper Dress. This striking piece by Azzedine Alaia was crafted for the 1985 Autumn / Winter Collection.
Circa 1981 Alaia Zipper Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
All of fashionable Paris wanted to be there.' from Francois Baudot's Alaia THis dress in wool jersey is from circa 1981 when Alaia used zippers a s a decorative element.
Iconic 1981 Azzedine Alaia ' Spiral Zipper' Dress Inspired by Arletty
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by a jacket his client Arletty, the French actress and singer, wore in the classic film 'Hotel du Nord', Alaia created this spiral zipper dress in 1981.
Iconic Hooded Alaia Zipper Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Taupe grey wool iconic zipper dress with hood and brass zipper detail that wraps around the body.
Important Alaia Leather Motorcycle Zipper Dress 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Azzedine Alaia eggplant leather motorcycle inspired zipper dress.
AZZEDINE ALAIA navy seamed dress with zippers
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This dress has fantastic seams which flatter the body perfectly.
Alaia 2 Way Zipper Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia brown knit bodycon ribbed dress with 2 way zipper closure at front.
Alaia Rare Leather Zipper Dress 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic vintage Alaia black leather "zipper" dress with gold tone zippers.
Iconic Alaia Hooded Zipper Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black wool iconic zipper dress with hood and brass zipper detail that wraps around the body.
Vintage Alaia Iconic Black Hooded Zipper Dress 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic vintage museum-quality Azzedine Alaia black knit hooded zipper dress featuring a slim body-con fit, long sleeves & brass zipper detail that wraps around the body.
Alaia Flared Denim Zipper Dress Size Small
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Alaia dress is composed of denim and designed with a flare fit at the back skirt.
1980s Alaia Zipper Knit Dolman Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia Zipper Knit Dolman Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress
AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard knit dress with full length zipper
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous grey leopard woven chenille knit dress with full 2-way zipper from Azzedine Alaia.
Azzedine Alaia 1980’s Vintage Motorcycle Zipper Denim Coat Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia 1980’s Vintage Motorcycle Denim Coat Dress Azzedine Alaia denim dress featuring full length asymmetrical zip closure in front, duel zip pockets at back, dolman sleeve...
Iconic Azzedine Alaia Black Knit Zipper Dress 1986 - Museum Piece
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic 1986 black Azzedine Alaia knit hooded "zipper" dress. The collar can be zipped into a hood or worn unzipped as a collar.
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1986 knitted zipper mini dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1986 knitted zipper mini dress
AZZEDINE ALAIA long black seamed dress with zippers
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautifully seamed dress from Alaia. Zippers on each side at center.
Alaia Cream Zipper Dress with Cowl Neck
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Alaia Hooded wool dress with zip following the contours of the body in a spiral from back to hem. Circa 1985
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA flecked dress with brass zipper
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful black flecked knit dress with brass zipper designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's.
Sold
Size: No size - Fits like FR38 / FR40
ALAÏA S/S 1986 Vintage Runway Denim Zipper Dress With Pockets
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic Azzedine Alaïa denim dress from his Spring 1986 collection.
Iconic 1986 Black Hooded Zipper Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage iconic museum quality 1986 Azzedine Alaia black knit hooded zipper dress featuring a slim body-con fit, long sleeves & brass zipper detail that wraps around the body.
Alaïa Zipper Dress 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia beige wool knitted zipper dress from the seminal 1986 collection.
Azzedine Alaia Hooded Black Wool Zipper Dress, 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Iconic black wool seamed zipper dress with hood designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1986.
Vintage Iconic Azzedine Alaia Black Denim Zipper Dress 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black denim dress with an oversized collar, contrasting yellow topstitching, an asymmetrical bronze zipper, front and back zipper pockets, fitted skirt, and kn...
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1985 blue denim zipper dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1985 blue denim zipper dress ref: Azzedine Alaïa with Frederique van der Wal: Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, February 1986
Alaia Museum Quality Black Hooded And Zippered Bodycon Dress, 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic 1986 Azzedine Alaia black wool stretch hooded dress with zipper design.
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black RUNWAY dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Iconic, jet-black wool, seamed, zipper dress with large hood designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1986 exactly as seen on the runway.
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black runway dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Iconic, jet-black wool, seamed, zipper dress with large hood designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1986 as seen on the runway.
rare AZZEDINE ALAIA 1986 Vintage Runway navy wool zipper hooded knit dress M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare AZZEDINE ALAIA 1986 Vintage Runway navy wool zipper hooded knit dress M Reference: TGAS/C02040 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Collection: Fall 1986 - Runway Material: Vir...
AZZEDINE ALAIA black hooded dress with spiral zipper
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Oakland, CA
Very rare jet black wool hooded dress with wrap around brass zipper detail from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1986.
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Vintage Black Knit Bodycon Zipper Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Azzedine Alaia dress was a part of the iconic F/W 1986 runway collection.
Alaia Iconic Zip Up Dress - US 6 / 8 - 40 - Red Cotton - $3900+
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Alaia - Sleeveless Zipper Dress Retail: $3900.00 Size: 40 - US 8 Color: Red Material: 100% Cotton ------------------------------------------------------------ ...
Early 2000s Yigal Azrouël Ruffle Chiffon Backless Stretch Cowl Tank Top
By Yigal Azrouël
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the early 2000s, this Yigal Azrouël black stretch tank top features a soft cowl neckline and sheer silk chiffon ruffle-trimmed straps that extend into a dramatic open back. App...
rare CHROME HEARTS 925 sterling silver handcuff bangle skull keychain
By Chrome Hearts
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHROME HEARTS 925 sterling silver handcuff bangle skull keychain Reference: TGAS/D01160 Brand: Chrome Hearts Material: Silver Color: Silver Pattern: Solid Closure: Lock Extra De...
Paco Rabanne top Summer 2001
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Silvery metallic mesh top with straps made of transparent bakelite and silvery metal. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 34FR/36FR. 2001 Spring-Summer Coll...
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
1970s John Kloss red dress with slash and high slit
By John Kloss
Located in Austin, TX
1970s John Kloss red long sleeve dress with slash and high slit condition: Very good 31" bust, 26" waist, 28" hips, 58.75" length sz S ( Mannequin is a US size 6 for reference )
$675Sale Price|22% Off
Size: Size Small
Chanel Cashmere Blue & Green Gilt Metal Logo Button Cardigan circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Luxurious cashmere blue & green gilt logo button cardigan c. 1990 The stylish Chanel cardigan is constructed with plush double-ply cashmere The cashmere cardigan is designed...
Blumarine F/W 1999 Purple Fur Trim Cardigan
By Blumarine
Located in Paris, FR
Purple wool knit cardigan Blumarine featuring luxurious fur collar trim and intricate metallic embroidered floral motifs. The fitted silhouette showcases button-front closure with to...
Paco Rabanne Metal Disc Bag circa 1969
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New Hope, PA
French designer Paco Rabanne is best known for his revolutionary 1968 dresses made from metal discs and rings. This rare handbag soon followed, made from the same materials. The bag ...
$1,995Sale Price|24% Off
Size: FR38
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Fall Winter 2009 Brand New With Tags $2650 Butter Soft Runway Wool Lurex Dress FR38 Charcoal & Metallic Lurex Zips Up the Back Hook and Eye Neck Fully Lined...
2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
Runway Collection $20,000 Original Retail Made in Italy An extraordinary couture creation from the 2009 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection, this gold gown is a masterclass in even...
2000s Roberto Cavalli Cream and Purple Beaded Strapless Mini Cocktail Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Roberto Cavalli Strapless beaded purple and cream mini cocktail Dress. Fit size 2/4 Bust fit up to 32" Waist fit up to 27" Hip 32" Length : 23" * size marked 42 it but but...
Dolce & Gabbana 1997 Black Sheer Lace Bustier Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in North Wales, PA
A quintessential piece of 1990s Dolce & Gabbana — this floor-length gown embodies the house’s signature sensuality from their most celebrated era. Constructed from stretch black Chan...
Gianfranco Ferré Vintage Fall Winter 1995 Runway Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Set
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Gianfranco Ferré Runway 1995 Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Silk Blouse, Vest & Skirt Set This rare outfit from Gianfranco Ferré’s 1995 runway show is a striking mix of mens...
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Black Lambskin Corset Bag Clutch
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage black lambskin soft leather bag that looks like a corset when unfolded. This bag features : - Gorgeous whalebones and stitching detail. - Black suede ...
1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black ribbed RUNWAY dress with full skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Azzedine Alaïa runway dress from 1989 is made of a matte black, semi-sheer ribbed cotton with an architectural silhouette. The bodice is close-fitting, featuring a wide neckline...
Master Couturier, King of Cling: legendary fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa (1935–2017) is known by many names, each referring to his unparalleled ability to mold fabric onto the female form in unexpected and radical ways. The Tunisian-born designer spent his entire life in relentless pursuit of a wholly distinctive and most-flattering fit.
“For me, fashion is the body,” said Alaïa. “I make clothes; women make fashion.”
Alaïa is credited with inventing the supermodel through his exclusive fashion shows, the body-con dress — which, quite literally, hugs the body and emphasizes and embraces every curve — and pioneering what industry professionals have taken to calling “slow fashion.” The designer openly rejected empty, of-the-moment fads as well as the structure of biannual seasons and instead took his time, unhurried by press and releasing collections at his own pace. Most importantly, Alaïa was a visionary when it came to traditional notions of femininity and sexuality. At a time when loose, soft silhouettes were the norm, Alaïa’s sexy, waist-cinching hourglass and body-con outfits were shocking.
Alaïa’s “body-conscious clothes,” wrote fashion critic Suzy Menkes, “seemed a deliberate challenge — throwing down a sexist gauntlet in a feminist world.”
While powerful women such as Madonna, Michelle Obama, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington wear Alaïa’s creations today, his origins were remarkably humble.
Born to a farming family, Alaïa always had a creative streak. As a young boy, he would flip through women’s fashion magazines and quickly became interested in the design of women's clothing. He went on to study sculpture at the School of Fine Arts in Tunis and later worked as a tailor for a dressmaker before he found work creating garments based on Parisian haute couture designs. The combination of his classical training in sculpture and practical experience as a tailor convinced Alaïa that fashion was his calling. In 1957, he moved to Paris and worked for Christian Dior for less than a week before being fired. From there, Alaïa secured a job with Guy Laroche and opened his own maison in the 1970s.
At his core, Alaïa was a couturier who cut and sewed his samples himself. He also experimented with zips, seams, unexpected materials, textures, animal prints and floral patterns like an artist. Today, Alaïa’s clothes look untouched by the passage of time and the various trends that have materialized since their debut; they are as fresh, stylish and stunning as ever. His garments are pop-culture icons in their own right: Cher Horowitz, played by Alicia Silverstone in 1995’s Clueless, exasperated with a perpetrator holding her at gunpoint, declares, “But this is an Alaïa!”
Vintage Alaïa evening dresses, skirts and other attire continue to influence contemporary designers such as Nicolas Ghesquière and Hervé Léger. Not only are his clothes timeless in their glamour, but they also represent the groundbreaking vision of an artist, one who was known to proclaim, “I am not a designer. I am a couturier.”
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